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Luxury Club and Villas Following its re-branding two years ago, Grand Nikko Bali has all the essentials for a high-end break with a collection of well-appointed Club Rooms and stylish Villas. These premium
accommodation options are so much more than just a place to stay, they are opulent havens designed to create life’s most treasured moments. Located in the Cliff Tower, Nikko’s Club Rooms and Suites offer casual luxury with exceptional benefits to indulge and spend quality time with loved ones. Every room comes with a private balcony and a breathtaking Indian Ocean view. The elegant Club Lounge provides a generous space to relax and recharge in true tropical style. It encompasses indoor and outdoor dining areas together with an infinity pool overlooking the sea and a lush garden environment. Nikko Club guests are looked after with genuine Balinese hospitality, entitled to daily à la carte breakfast, all-day refreshments, afternoon high tea and sunset cocktails. Families travelling with children will also enjoy the Jungle Camp Kids Club while the parents unwind in the chill-out ambience of the Club Lounge.
Opening of Mayura Karma Royal Group is pleased to announce the opening of Mayura – the group’s inaugural Karma Retreat property in Ubud, Bali – in July 2015. Located in the picturesque island village of Mas, the Retreat is perched on the jungle-fringed riverbanks at the edges of Ubud, and is surrounded by scenic rice terraces, lush coconut groves and mossy stone temples. Mayura, a Karma Retreat, offers exclusivity and privacy with a bijou collection of 32 beautifully appointed deluxe guest rooms, including a sumptuous Imperial Room, all with outdoor balconies offering sweeping views of the Balinese countryside. Decorated in understated contemporary luxury, the guest rooms are highlighted by traditional, elaborately carved classical Balinese hardwood beds with matching furnishings. The rooms all have flat-screen televisions, DVD players, wireless internet access, well-appointed pantry facilities with tea and coffee making amenities, minibars and microwave ovens, as well as sitting areas and spacious en-suite bathrooms.
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Welcome, Alila Seminyak Alila Seminyak is located on Bali’s southwest coast and cocooned along the region’s pristine beaches. The five-star resort evokes cool and natural sophistication, connected by shimmering pools cascading from a stunning backdrop of vertical gardens. Set in the undeniably trendy side of Seminyak, the resort will be a hub for those who want to explore this lively part of Bali, from high-end designer boutiques, art and antique galleries to nightspots. Alila Seminyak comprises 240 contemporary-styled rooms, as well as one spectacular penthouse, all embracing ubercool and laidback style. The resort also offers a wealth of in-house facilities including Spa Alila, offering Asianinspired spa therapies, a gym and wellness centre, Leisure Concierge to organise signature Alila Experiences and an open-kitchen restaurant with authentic Asian cuisine. Alila Seminyak is the first resort in Indonesia to surpass the rigorous EarthCheck standards, achieving a 44-point best practice score against the industry norm of five points.